Katie Biscoe
Executive Director of Leadership Giving | Capital Campaign Strategist | 20+ Years in Philanthropy & Operations
- Role
- Executive Director of Leadership Giving at Colorado Public Radio
- Location
- Denver, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Katie Biscoe
I am a strategic leader focused on the intersection of fundraising growth and operational efficiency. Over the past 20 years, I have built a career out of troubleshooting complex organizational challenges and aligning donor expectations with institutional priorities.My background spans the full spectrum of advancement, from securing $10M lead gifts and managing $40M capital campaigns to revitalizing stagnant planned giving programs and building 5-year operational roadmaps. I pride myself on being a hands-on mentor, having led multi-discipline teams of up to 10 to achieve double-digit revenue growth—even during periods of audience decline or organizational transition.Core Expertise:Campaign Leadership: Strategic planning and execution of first-ever comprehensive and capital campaigns.Major & Planned Giving: Expert-level knowledge of gift annuities, non-cash assets, and complex gift vehicles.Operational Strategy: Standardizing reporting mechanisms, CRM transitions (Raiser’s Edge/Salesforce), and donor stewardship systems.Board & Executive Partnership: Serving as the primary development liaison for CEOs and Boards of Trustees.I thrive in environments that require high-level problem solving, consensus building, and the ability to turn broad institutional goals into measurable financial results.
Experience
Executive Director of Leadership Giving
Nov 2021 — Present
Developed the 5-year staffing, budget, and operational plan to launch the organization\'s first-ever capital campaign.Served as a key member of the solicitation team for a $10M lead gift, the largest in the organization’s history.Manage a team of 9 across major gifts, planned giving, and foundation relations, achieving 17-24% revenue growth in key areas.Lead staff liaison for the Campaign and Development Committees of the Board.Personally secured a $1.5M blended gift supporting both capital and general operations.
Education
Beloit College
Economics and Management
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Program Development
- Event Planning
- Community Outreach
- Nonprofits
- Philanthropy
- Critical Thinking
- Non-Profits
- Higher Education
- Annual Giving
- Microsoft Office
- Training
- Volunteer Management
- Stewardship
- Leadership
- Fundraising
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